Award Winning Musical AYN RAND IN LOVE Debuts at MCL Chicago

MCL Chicago Artistic Director Alex Garday is proud to present a world premiere comedic musical Ayn Rand in Love as part of the summer series. Ayn Rand in Love tells the story of a young Ayn Rand falling in what one would call love (she would not) with the charismatic Frank O'Connor. Taking some truth from her early days working with MGM Studios, the musical has all the glitz and glamour of an MGM classic of the late 1920s. When Ayn Rand sees something of value to her, she knows how to get it ­ and a job at MGM, Frank O'Connor, and another lover are no exception. The production runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

After a successful showing at the 2016 Premier Premiers! A Weekend of New Musical Comedies Festival, the cast and crew return for a limited six performance run on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m, Aug. 6 ­ Sept. 10, 2016 at MCL Chicago Comedy Theater (3110 N.Sheffield Ave.). Tickets for the production are $20 general with $15 student/industry tickets available cash or credit at the door or online at MCLChicago.com. All performances are BYOB.

"A lot of people today feel the way Ayn does­­that if you want more, you should work harder and your hard work will be rewarded," said director Shanna Brown. "In today's political climate, that's not always true. This musical is full of characters who have learned to play the game to get what they want, and make compromises along the way for their own selfish gains. Although Ayn touts that self­reliance is all you need, by the end we see that a world of selfishness and self­reliance is a sad one. The cast is great, the music is memorable, and the award­winning book is hilariously spot­on. Who knew Ayn Rand could be so funny?"

The complete cast and production team for Ayn Rand in Love include:

Cast?: Erika Hakmiller (Ayn Rand), Chris Causer (Frank O'Connor), Jessica Lauren Scott (Dorothy), Mitch Conti (Baker), Mo Phillips­Spotts (Pearl), Jack Daniel Wright (Cecil B. DeMille), Kira Christoforidis (Ensemble), Cody Dericks (Ensemble), Liz Falstreau (Ensemble), Maiko Terazawa (Ensemble), Nick Watts

(Ensemble).

Production Team: ?Gregory Dodds (Playwright and Lyricist), Amanda Murphy (Co­Lyricist), Danielle DeMatteo (Composer), Shanna Brown (Director), Stephanie McCullough (Show Accompanist), Sheena Laird (Choreographer), Carrie Campana (Costume Designer)

Ayn Rand in Love

MCL Chicago (3110 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL 60657)

Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

August 6 ­ Sept. 10, 2016

Press performance is scheduled for Saturday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $20 general, $15 student/industry (online, cash and credit at the door)

BYOB

MCL Chicago is located in the heart of Lakeview and the Belmont Theater District. The theater is conveniently accessible by the CTA (Belmont Red/Brown/Purple lines as well as the #22 Clark, #36 Broadway, and #77 Belmont buses). MCL Chicago is wheelchair accessible.

MCL Chicago, formerly known as Studio BE, NFP, creates and fosters exceptional live music comedy. MCL Chicago expands the power of comedy, of theatre, and of the Chicago community at large through music, performance, workshops and community outreach. Operating since 2009, MCL Chicago, situated in the heart of Lakeview's Belmont Theatre District, is a venue for comedians, performers and improvisers of all trades, offering a variety of self­produced work and that of visiting companies.

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